Canada permanent resident status is given to a candidate who got the Canada PR visa while immigrating to Canada but is not equal to Canadian citizenship. With Permanent Residency, candidates can live in Canada permanently for 5 years. After living in Canada on PR status for 4 years, the candidate can apply for citizenship based on eligibility.
Canada PR process is an easy 7-step procedure for applicants who meet the eligibility and requirements. Following the 7 steps, you can process your Canada PR visa application. A Permanent Resident (PR) visa has become prominent among immigrants who are willing to settle in ‘Maple Leaf country.’ It depends on your path to apply for the Canada PR visa.
Here is the path list that guides you on the Canada PR process.
“Did You Know: You can get a Canada PR Visa without a job offer in Canada.”
Below is the checklist of Canada PR requirements you need to check before applying for permanent residence in Canada.
Application for a Canada PR visa through the PNP program requires the applicants to have some connection to the province. You can either work in that province or study there. You can be eligible if you have a job offer from an employer in the province. To qualify under this program, you should be able to get 67 points out of 100 in the eligibility factors given below:
Indians applying for a Canada PR visa need to meet all the eligibility criteria and arrange all the requirements. Then, follow the below steps to file your Canada PR visa application from India.
An important step while applying for your Canada PR visa is to apply for the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), which is required if you have done your education outside Canada. The ECA report will show that your educational credentials are equal to Canadian secondary school credentials or post-secondary educational credentials.
The ECA is required if you are applying for a visa through the Express Entry program to prove that your foreign education degree or credential is valid and is equal to a Canadian degree.
The following categories of PR applicants need to get an ECA:
You can get your ECA from one of the designated organizations given below:
The IRCC will only accept assessments that are issued on or after the date the organizations were designated to issue ECA reports for immigration applicants.
MCC – Medical Council of Canada | Current fee | Applicable to |
Account Registration | 320 | All candidates are required to pay a one-time, non-refundable account fee |
Document Fee (SVR) | 220 | A document fee is charged per each Medical Credential document submitted for (SVR) Source Verification Request |
Translation Fee | 140 | A translation fee is charged per Page to be translated (non-refundable) |
ECA Report Fee | 124 | Education Credential Assessment Report fee |
Cancellation and Reimbursement Fee on (Document Evaluation) | 67 | Only if MCC has not yet processed the document then a cancellation and reimbursement can be requested against the Document Fee. |
You should choose your organization based on your occupation; for instance, if you are a Pharmacist (NOC code 3131) and need a license to practice, you must get your report from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada.
As a Canada PR visa holder, you can enjoy the following benefits:
You must apply for the Canada PR visa exclusively if you are a student or a worker from a foreign country; it does not automatically make you a permanent resident.
Refugees from another country do not automatically become permanent residents. Their status as a refugee must be approved by the Immigration and Refugee Board. Subsequent to this, they can apply for and obtain a PR status.
A Canada Permanent Resident Visa is a gateway to permanent resident status in Canada. Canada PR Visa is valid for 5 years, and candidates with a Canada PR card can live, study, and work in Canada freely. Based on their eligibility, they can apply for Canadian citizenship.
Do’s and Don’ts of Canada Permanent Resident:
Dos | Don’ts |
Canada PRs get most of the social benefits to which Canadian citizens are entitled. These include healthcare coverage. | Canada PRs can’t vote or run for any political office. |
Canada PRs can live, study, or work anywhere in Canada. | Canada PRs can’t hold certain government jobs requiring high-level security clearance. |
Canada PRs can apply for Canadian citizenship. | |
Canada PRs will be protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Canadian law. |
Canada PR via Express Entry
Candidates applying for the Canada PR visa through the Express Entry program must use a points-based selection system. The Express Entry System basically consists of three sub-categories:
If you are an overseas skilled worker, you can apply for a Canada PR visa under the Federal Skilled Workers Program. This was initiated by the Canadian government in 2015 to encourage skilled workers to come and settle in the country.
Canada offers nearly 80 different Provincial Nominee Programs, or PNPs, which have their individual eligibility requirements. The PNP program allows provinces to meet their individual immigration needs by helping them fill jobs that are in demand and meet labor shortages in their province.
Most PNPs require applicants to have some connection to the province. They should have either worked earlier in that province or studied there. Or they should have a job offer from an employer in the province for a job visa. However, some PNPs require no previous connection to the province you are applying for; you can apply for a Canada PR visa directly to the PNP program of that province.
The popular PNP programs for a Canada PR visa are:
StatCan reports that there are 1 million jobs in Canada for overseas skilled professionals. The table below gives you all the information about the top-in-demand occupations in Canada, along with the average salary range.
Occupation | Average Salary in CAD |
Sales Representative | 52,000 - 64,000 |
Accountant | 63,000 - 75,000 |
Engineering Project Manager | 74,000 - 92,000 |
Business Analyst | 73,000 - 87,000 |
IT Project Manager | 92,000 - 114,000 |
Account Manager | 75,000 - 92,000 |
Software Engineer | 83,000 - 99,000 |
Human Resources | 59,000 - 71,000 |
Customer Service Representative | 37,000 - 43,000 |
Administrative Assistant | 37,000 - 46,000 |
IT companies in Canada are hiring more foreign workers. As per the recent news, there is high demand for IT professionals under Express Entry. The top IT jobs are listed below:
List of IT jobs | NOC codes |
Developer/Programmer | NOC 21232 |
Business System Analyst/Administrator | NOC 21221 |
Data Analyst /Scientist | NOC 21223 |
Quality Assurance Analyst | NOC 21222 |
Security Analyst/Architect | NOC 21220 |
Cloud Architect | NOC 20012 |
IT Project Manager | NOC 21311 |
Network Engineer | NOC 22220 |
Check this video for details about settling in Canada as an IT professional.
The total cost for a Canada PR visa is 2,500 CAD – 3,000 CAD. This cost varies based on the number of applicants.
It is the sum of your application fees for you and your spouse and dependents, fees for medical examination, English language test, ECA fees, PCC fees, etc. (Read more….).
The table below gives you all the total costs for a Canada PR visa.
Category | Single | Couple with NO kids | Couple with ONE kid |
Application Processing Fee | 850 CAD | 1,700 CAD | 1,930 CAD |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 515 CAD | 1,030 CAD | 1,030 CAD |
Educational Credential Assessment | 300 CAD | 600 CAD | 600 CAD |
Language test | 300 CAD | 600 CAD | 600 CAD |
Medical exam | 200 CAD | 400 CAD | 600 CAD |
Other expenses | 175 CAD | 350 CAD | 525 CAD |
Total | 2,340 CAD | 4,680 CAD | 5,285 CAD |
Immigration candidates should also provide proof of funds called settlement funds to prove that they have the required funds to support their stay and that of their dependents once they come to Canada till they can earn their income in the country. Letters from banks where the money is deposited are required as proof. The settlement funds will vary depending on the number of family members of the primary PR applicant.
Number of family members | Funds required |
1 | CAD 13,757 |
2 | CAD 17,127 |
3 | CAD 21,055 |
4 | CAD 25,564 |
5 | CAD 28,994 |
6 | CAD 32,700 |
7 | CAD 36,407 |
If more than 7, for each additional member | CAD 3,706 |
*Variations in cost: If you decide to take the services of an immigration consultant to help you in the PR visa process, then you will have to factor in the cost of their services while calculating the cost of your PR visa.
The general processing time for the Canada PR visa is 6 to 8 months. However, the processing time depends on the program under which you made an application. For instance, if you applied under the CEC program, your application will be processed within three to four months.
*Note: If you have applied through the Express Entry program, you must apply within 90 days if you get an invitation to apply.
Phase-wise process timelines & costs | |||||
Phase | Process | Description | Designated Authority | TAT (Turn Around Time) | Fees Applicable |
Phase 1 | Step 1 | An Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is used to verify your foreign education is valid and equal to a completed credential in Canada. It is valid for 5 years. | WES | 6-8 Weeks | CAD$305 |
[CAD$ 220 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier] | |||||
CAD$ 275 | |||||
IQAS | 20 Weeks | [CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier] | |||
CAD$ 285 | |||||
[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 85 for international courier] | |||||
ICAS | 20 Weeks | CAD$ 275 | |||
[CAD$ 200 for report + CAD$ 75 for international courier] | |||||
ICES | 8 – 10 Weeks | CAD$ 210 + CAD$ 102 for Courier | |||
CAD$ 310 Fee + CAD$ 190 SVR + CAD$ 120 for ECA | |||||
CAD$ 340 Fee + CAD$ 685 Evaluation | |||||
CES | 12 Weeks | IELTS: INR 15,500 | |||
MCC (Doctors) | 15 Weeks | CELPIP: INR 10,845 [plus taxes] | |||
PEBC (Pharmacists) | 15 Weeks | TEF: variable | |||
Step 2 | English or French Language Test | IELTS /CELPIP /TEF | Within 4 weeks | No Fee | |
Varies based on Provinces. | |||||
Application Fees per Applicant – CAD$ 850 | |||||
Phase 2 | Step 1 | EOI – Expression Of Interest | IRCC | Your Profile will be valid for 12 months. | RPRF Fees for Applicant & Spouse – CAD$ 515 |
Step 2 | PNP – Provincial Nomination Program | Provincial Authorities | Varies based on Provinces | Biometrics – CAD$ 85 per person | |
Phase 3 | Step 1 | Invitation To Apply – ITA | Main Applicant + Spouse + Children | 60 Days | Medical Fee – As applicable |
Step 2 | Passport Submission and PR Visa | Main Applicant + Spouse + Children | Up to 30 days | VFS fee as applicable |
*Note: Table last updated on 7th May 2023
Disclaimer: For IELTS/CELPIP/PTE, fees may change without prior notice.
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December 04, 2023
500,000 more jobs were created in Canada in 2023; report by StatCan
In 2023, 500,000 jobs were generated in Canada and there was a positive increase in a few sectors and regions for employment. Many immigrants came to Canada in recent years in order to have employment. There was 98% of growth in population of immigrants coming to Canada from July 1st, 2022 to July 1st, 2023.
500,000 more jobs generated in 2023 in Canada: StatCan
December 04, 2023
Latest draw held on 30th November by Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada held its latest draw on 30th November and issued 1052 invitations to apply to the candidates. The draw targeted the candidates in the healthcare occupations and with the scores ranging between 404 and 430.
Ontario, Canada invites 1052 migrants on 30th Nov
December 02, 2023
IRCC extends the PR application submission deadline for an additional 60 days
IRCC announces technical glitches with the online form, this is especially for the candidates in Express Entry. The issue is currently being worked on in order to get it resolved as soon as possible and there has been an extension of the deadline for submitting an application for permanent residence for additional 60 days.
December 02, 2023
LMIA applications are on the rise in 2023
In Western Canada this year, there has been an increase in the number of employers wanting to hire experienced professionals. The number of LMIA applications increased by 39% in 2023 and Western Canada has received 83% of more applications.
83% increase in LMIA work visas by western provinces in Canada
December 01, 2023
IRCC’s Express Entry Draws
IRCC releases immigration level plans every year that set the target for number of permanent residents that will arrive in Canada. IRCC had planned to welcome 110,770 newcomers in 2024, and 117,550 for the year 2025 and 2026. IRCC should evaluate permanent residence applications in order to meet these targets.
When is the next Express Entry draw? How will IRCC decide?
December 01, 2023
Canada increases the visa application fee for returning migrants
The IRCC has increased visa application fees for returning migrants after being denied entry or on regaining their status. The increase applies to certain applications and candidates are eligible on receiving a partial refund if service standards are not met. The candidates must meet the requirements before being permitted into the country.
Canada increases visa application fees for returning migrants from 1st Dec 2023
November 29, 2023
185 invitations to apply were sent to candidates in the latest British Columbia draw
BCPNP held a draw recently and sent 185 invitations to apply to candidates with scores ranging from 60 – 116. Invitations were issued to the general, childcare, construction, and healthcare professionals in the skilled workers, International graduates, Entry level and semi-skilled, and EEBC option streams.
Latest British Columbia Draw issued 185 invitations with a cut-off score 60-116
November 28, 2023
30,000 migrants to be welcomed by Alberta, Canada
The board of conference report stated that Alberta is forecasting 30,000 migrants in 2024, and Edmonton had a net migration of more than 33,000 people last year. It acts as a recruitment platform in order to improve the labour market.
Alberta, Canada to welcome 30,000 migrants in 2024, breaks 20-year record
November 28, 2023
New pathways and immigration policies have been released by Quebec, Canada
Quebec releases new immigration policies that are effective from today. These changes include economic pilot streams to language proficiency requirements, and specific sectors will be targeted by pilot programs in order to reduce labour shortages. Quebec is also forecasting the arrival of 49,000 immigrants this year, and 50,000 in 2024 and 2025 each year.
New pathways & eased immigration policies 2024-25 announced by Quebec, Canada
November 25, 2023
Ontario to increase minimum wage for primary school teachers
The minimum pay for primary school teachers to be increased to $23.86 per hour starting from next year and there is a positive job outlook for this sector in the coming years. The estimated number of people that were employed in the year 2021 was 229,100, and 108,800 new opportunities are estimated from 2022 – 2031.
Ontario, Canada to increase wages to $23.86 per hour for primary school teachers. Apply Now!
November 22, 2023
BCPNP issued 161 skilled immigration invitations
BCPNP recently held a draw on November 21, 2023 and sent 161 invitations to skilled worker graduates with a score ranging from 60 – 94. The invitations sent in the skilled immigration stream are based on factors such as language, occupation, and education.
British Columbia PNP draw issued 161 Skills Immigration Invitations
November 17, 2023
666 candidates were invited by Manitoba BC, and PEI in the latest PNP draws
The draw was held on November 16, 2023 and invitations were sent to candidates based on their CRS scores. BC PNP draw issued 224 invitations to candidates with a minimum score of 60 – 113, Manitoba sent 301 invitations to apply with a score of 721 – 809, and 224 invitations were issued by PEI with a score of 80.
BC, Manitoba, PEI invited 666 candidates in the latest PNP draws
November 17, 2023
Canada launches a new tool for faster processing of IEC applications
IRCC introduced a new automation tool for processing IEC applications faster. IEC is a work permit that allows young professionals from all over the world to come and work in Canada. The tool processes the applications by using parameters that have been designed by IRCC officials with expertise, based on the program's legislative and regulatory requirements.
Canada IEC work permits get automated processing. Apply now!
November 15, 2023
Alberta held a draw on 9 November, 2023 and issued 16 invitations to candidates
Alberta invited 16 candidates with a score of 305. Invitations were sent out to candidates who were in the Healthcare professions. In 2023, 9,750 nomination certificates are to be sent by AAIP for Express Entry and non-Express Entry pathways, and more than 10,000 nominations are estimated in 2024 and 2025.
Alberta PNP draw issued 16 invitations for candidates with a cut off score of 305
November 13, 2023
80% of Canadians are satisfied with Quality of Life; Survey 2023
Canadian Social Survey was conducted to understand social topics such as the impacts of COVID-19, activities, time-use, emergency situations, quality of life, etc. The result was focused on people's comfort with personal relationships and trust in people in the information and news from the media. 80% of people expressed a high level of satisfaction, according to the report. The target people for the Canadian Social Survey are all non-regulated persons 15 years of age or older.
80% of Canadians satisfied with Quality of Life, Health Care and Trust', Survey 2023
November 13, 2023
Canada processes a record number of 2.6 lac visas in Nov
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced to begin the processing of a certain visitor visas through its immigration system. The goal of the strategy is to improve the service and to reduce waiting times. More than 260,000 visitor visas were processed in November 2022, and a higher number of visas were processed by the end of 2022.
Breaking News! Canada processes a record number of 2.6 lac visas in Nov
November 08, 2023
SINP adds 279 new occupations to Canada Work Permit stream. Check yours!
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Programme (SINP) is expanding its Existing Work Permit stream in order to provide jobs to temporary foreign workers with the opportunity to apply for permanent residency. The expansion is aimed towards improving employee retention and to fill labor shortages. The province currently has 16,000 job openings with a forecast of 112,260 job opportunities by the next five years.
November 08, 2023
Latest BCPNP draw issued 190 invitations under 3 streams
The latest BCPNP draw was held on November 7th and has sent invitations to apply (ITAs) for candidates. A total number of 190 invitations were issued under 3 streams. The invitations are sent for technology, healthcare, and early childhood educators under the streams of skilled workers, international graduates (Includes EEBC option).
November 06, 2023
Six provinces in Canada sent invitations to candidates in the latest PNP draws
Six provinces in Canada invited 3015 candidates in the latest PNP Draws. The invitations were issued by British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, PEI, and Manitoba. The latest immigration levels plan released on 1st of November shows that IRCC aims to admit 110,000 new coming candidates through PNP in 2024 and 120,000 in both 2025 and 2026; the program is focused on making it easier for the newcomers to settle, improve efficiency, and to coordinate the growth of immigration levels.
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Six provinces invited 3015 candidates in latest PNP Draws
November 03, 2023
Canada welcomed a record breaking 166,999 candidates via Express Entry and Provincial Nominee in 2023
The IRCC issued 166,999 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) from January to October 2023 via Canada Immigration programs. The invitations were granted to eligible candidates via the Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). The Express Entry program issued ITAs to 95,221 candidates while the Provincial Nominee Program invited 71,778 candidates.
November 02, 2023
Canada Immigration Levels Plan 2024-2026 targets 1.5 Million PRs
Canada has released its Immigration Levels Plans 2024-2026 in which the number of targets for various pathways has increased. The plan has been made to meet the immigration goals of the country which include:
The detailed table for the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan is provided in the table below:
Immigration Class | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
Economic | 2,81,135 | 3,01,250 | 3,01,250 |
Family | 114000 | 1,18,000 | 1,18,000 |
Refugee | 76,115 | 72,750 | 72,750 |
Humanitarian | 13,750 | 8000 | 8000 |
Total | 485,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
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Breaking News: Canada inviting 1.5 Million PRs by 2026
November 01, 2023
Canada PNP October 2023 round-up: 1674 candidates were invited!
1,674 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) were issued via the 11 PNP draws that were conducted in October 2023. Five Canadian provinces: Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba and Alberta held the draws while British Columbia issued the highest invites to 713 candidates.
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Canada PNP September 2023 round-up: 8,973 invitations were issued
November 01, 2023
Canada Express Entry October 2023 round-up: 9173 ITAs were issued
IRCC conducted four Express Entry draws in October 2023 and issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 9,173 candidates. Two category-based draws, one PNP draw and one All-program draw was held in October. 5,448 ITAs were issued in the last week of October 2023.
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Canada Express Entry October 2023 round-up: 9173 ITAs were issued
October 30, 2023
Canadian salaries to increase by 3.6% in 2024
The Ontario-based consulting firm, Normandin Beaudry conducted a survey and researched around 700 Canada-based companies to analyze the current wages of the workers. As per the survey, workers in Canada will receive an increase of 3.6% in their salaries, while certain sectors are likely to receive a 3.9% increase above the national average.
October 27, 2023
Canada Express Entry invited 5,448 candidates in just 3 days
Three Express Entry draws were held in the 4th week of October 2023 and collectively issued 5,448 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to eligible candidates. The cut-off score range for the Express Entry draws was set at a range of 431-776. The EE Draws had two category-based draws that targeted candidates from the French language proficiency and Healthcare Occupations categories.
October 26, 2023
SINP and BC PNP invited 261 candidates with a CRS score range of 60-90
Two Canadian provinces conducted PNP draws in the fourth week of October 2023. British Columbia and Saskatchewan held the PNP draws on 23 & 24 October. The PNP draws collectively invited 261 candidates with a CRS cut-off score range of 60-90.
October 26, 2023
Second Express Entry draw of the week invited 300 ITAs for French language proficiency
The third Express Entry Draw in the month of October was held on 25 October 2023. The Express Entry draw was a category-based draw and targeted French Language Proficiency candidates. The draw issued 300 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 486.
October 25, 2023
IRCC invites 1,548 PNP candidates in the latest Express Entry draw
The #269 Express Entry draw was held on 24 October 2023 and issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 1,548 PNP candidates with a CRS score of 776. This is the second Express Entry draw to be held in the month of October 2023.
October 23, 2023
Ontario plans its second intake of Foreign-Trained Physicians for Streamlined Credential Recognition Pilot
The second round of applications for the Ontario assessment program intake is set to be conducted from January 8, 2024, to March 1, 2024. The program mainly recognizes the proficiency of foreign-trained family doctors and practitioners. The 12-week clinical field assessment program will be held in a nominated community in Ontario.
October 19, 2023
BC PNP draw issued 157 Skills Immigration invitations
British Columbia conducted the BC PNP draw on 17 October 2023 and issued invitations to 157 eligible candidates. The invites were issued via the General and Targeted categories with a minimum CRS cut-off score of 60-113.
October 17, 2023
Canada Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) 2023 lottery is open for applicants
Canada PGP 2023 lottery is open from October 10, 2023 to October 23, 2023. IRCC planned to issue ITAs to 15,000 potential applicants. Till date, it received 24,200 applications. The Minimum Necessary Income (MNI) is a crucial component of PGP eligibility.
October 16, 2023
Canada grants 128,574 Work Permits across 3 categories in 2023
International Experience Canada (IEC) 2023 is accepting people from 30 different countries. Through this, immigrants are able to visit and work in Canada. It has a list of 32 qualified countries for applying work visas.
IEC 2023 has welcomed 90,000 immigrants from 30 different countries to Canada. 14,241 spots are still available under 3 categories they are, working holiday visa invitation, young professional invitation and Internships.
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October 10, 2023
#268 Express Entry draw invites 3725 candidates to apply for Canada PR
IRCC conducted #268 Express Entry draw and invited 3725 eligible candidates. The CRS score required to acquire an Invitation to Apply (ITAs) was set at 500.
October 09, 2023
New Brunswick International Virtual Recruitment Drive 2023
New Brunswick is hiring international skilled workers in various sectors. The Virtual recruitment drive will be held from October to the month of December 2023 for various sectors. The table given below has complete details of the NB Virtual Drives that are yet to be conducted in October to December 2023.
2023 | NB Virtual Recruitment Various Sectors | Online |
Oct-23 | International Recruitment Mission (Trades) | Mexico City |
October 15-17, 2023 | ||
Oct-23 | Live and Work in New Brunswick | Mexico City |
October 18, 2023 | ||
(French presentation) | ||
Oct-23 | International Recruitment Event (Trucking/Logging) | Sao Paulo |
October 26-27-28-29-30 | ||
Oct-23 | Live and Work in New Brunswick | Sao Paulo |
October 26-27-28-29-30 | ||
November/December 2023 | Destination Canada Mobility Forum – Canada.ca | |
Paris (France) November 18 and 19, 2023 – In person | Paris, France | |
Rabat (Morocco) November 22,23 and 24, 2023 – In person | Rabat, Morrocco | |
Online from December 4 to 6, 2023 | Online | |
November 26 and 27, 2023 | Healthcare Recruitment Mission | Brussels |
Nov-23 | Physician and Allied Health Recruitment Event | UK and Ireland |
October 09, 2023
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, and PEI’s PNP Draws issued 786 invitations in 1st week of October 2023
Four Canadian provinces, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island conducted PNP draws in the first week of October 2023. 786 invitations were issued via the PNP draws with a cut-of score of 60-620.
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, and PEI’s PNP Draws issued 786 invitations in 1st week of October 2023
October 01, 2023
‘NO’ requirement of medical examination for Express Entry from October 01, 2023
As of from October 01, 2023 there is no longer required the medical examination at the time of application for Express Entry. Clients are been requested to wait till the issuance of particulars regarding this update.
September 30, 2023
Canada Issues Over 154,000 Invitations for Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs in 2023
In a move that reflects Canada’s ongoing commitment to immigration as a means to sustain economic growth and address demographic challenges, the country has issued over 154,000 invitations to potential immigrants till September 2023. These invitations are dispersed through various immigration pathways, notably the Express Entry system and the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).
Invitations issued so far in 2023 | |
Canadian Draws | No. of invitations issued |
Express Entry | 86,048 |
Alberta PNP | 3487 |
British Columbia PNP | 7390 |
Manitoba PNP | 12644 |
New Burnswick PNP | 1064 |
Ontario PNP | 36395 |
PEI PNP | 1965 |
Sasketchewan PNP | 5201 |
September 29, 2023
#267 category-based Express Entry draw invites 600 Agriculture and agri-food occupations
IRCC conducted #267 category-based Express Entry draw and invited 600 eligible candidates. The CRS score required to acquire an Invitation to Apply (ITA) was set at 354.
September 28, 2023
#266 category-based Express Entry draw invites 500 French-speaking candidates
IRCC conducted #266 category-based Express Entry draw and invited 500 eligible French-speaking candidates. The CRS score required to acquire an Invitation To Apply (ITA) was set at 472. This is the fourth French-language proficiency- category draw in 2023.
#266 category-based Express Entry draw invites 500 French-speaking candidates
September 27, 2023
Latest Express Entry draw issues 3,000 ITAs for candidates with a CRS score of 504
IRCC conducted the latest Express Entry Draw on 26 September 2023. It was an All-program draw that issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 3,000 candidates. The minimum CRS required to apply for Canada PR was 504. In September 2023, 29 Express Entry Draws were held and issued ITAs to 84,948 candidates.
Latest Express Entry draw issues 3,000 ITAs for candidates with a CRS score of 504
September 25, 2023
NewFoundland and Labrador’s Virtual Immigration Fair: East & Southeast Asia
Canadian province, Newfoundland and Labrador is open for Virtual Immigration Fair for individuals from East and Southeast Asia. Interested candidates can register online via the official website to attend a live Immigration Program session with the Immigration officers in NFL. Candidates will also get an opportunity to network with potential Canadian employers. Don’t delay, Register now!
September 24, 2023
Around 60% of Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) are employed in their course of study in Canada, as per Statistics Canada!
The latest reports released by Statistics Canada revealed that 58% of IEHPs in Canada are said to be working in their field of study, and out of the 259,694 IEHPs in Canada, around 76% of the professionals were employed.
September 23, 2023
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario and PEI invited 2,115 candidates in 3rd week of September 2023
Canada PNP Draws: 2,115 candidates were invited via the 3rd week of September, 2023 PNP draws. Five Canadian provinces, namely, Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario conducted the draws, with a CRS score range of 40-723. Ontario issued the highest number of invitations to 671 candidates.
The table given below has details of the PNP draws in the Week 3 of September 2023.
PNPs |
Date of the Draw |
Categories |
No of candidates invited |
Minimum CRS score |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) |
September 21, 2023 |
Skilled Worker in Manitoba, All occupations, International Education Stream & Skilled Worker Overseas |
620 |
612-723 |
September 19, 2023 |
Skilled Worker & International Graduate |
225 |
60-111 |
|
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) |
September 12 & 14, 2023 |
Alberta Express Entry |
442 |
301-383 |
PEI PNP |
September 21, 2023 |
Business Work Permit Entrepreneur & Labour & Express Entry Invitations |
157 |
80 |
Ontario Nominee Program (OINP) |
September 19 & 21, 2023 |
Masters Graduate stream, PhD Graduate stream & French-Speaking Skilled Worker stream |
671 |
40-434 |
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario and PEI invited 2,115 candidates in 3rd week of September 2023
September 21, 2023
First-ever Express Entry draw for Transport Occupations issued 1000 ITAs
IRCC conducted the first-ever Express Entry draw for Transport Occupation. The draw was held on 20 September 2023 and issued Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to 1000 candidates. The CRS score required to receive an ITA was set at 435. The table given below has the list of occupations along with the NOC codes that are eligible for the Transport Occupation category.
Occupation |
2021 NOC code | 2021 TEER category |
Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors | 93200 | 3 |
Transport truck drivers | 73300 | 3 |
Railway traffic controllers and marine traffic regulators | 72604 | 2 |
Engineer officers, water transport | 72603 | 2 |
Deck officers, water transport | 72602 | 2 |
Air traffic controllers and related occupations | 72601 | 2 |
Air pilots, flight engineers and flying instructors | 72600 | 2 |
Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors | 72404 | 2 |
Railway Carmen/women | 72403 | 2 |
Managers in transportation | 70020 | 0 |
First-ever Express Entry draw for Transport Occupations issued 1000 ITAs
September 20, 2023
Express Entry #263 draw invited 3,200 candidates to apply for Canada PR
The IRCC conducted the first Express Entry Draw for September on 19 September 2023. The #263 Express Entry draw invited 3,200 candidates to apply for Canada PR with a CRS score of 531. It was an All-program draw and selected candidates from FSTP, FSWP, CEC and PNP immigration programs.
Express Entry #263 draw invited 3,200 candidates to apply for Canada PR
September 19, 2023
Express Entry #263 draw invites 3,200 candidates to apply for Canada PR
On September 19, IRCC invited 3,200 candidates to apply for permanent residence. The cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was set to 531 for the draw.
September 15, 2023
IRCC to accept 15,000 applications under PGP in 2023
On October 10, 2023, IRCC will issue ITAs to 24,200 interested potential sponsors to receive up to 15,000 complete applications.
September 13, 2023
BC PNP draw issued 183 candidates under skills immigration
British Columbia invited 183 candidates under three different streams on Sep 13, 2023.
September 12, 2023
Prince Edward Island – International Recruitment Event in Singapore, Belgium and France
PEI International Recruitment to be held in 2023 in Singapore, Belgium and France. Frequent International Recruits to be conducted by the PEI in 2023. PEI office of Immigration plans on recruiting more international workers to make up for the workforce demands in PEI. Occupations like Healthcare, Trades, IT, Construction, Hospitality, and Manufacturing.
September 11, 2023
Does your college make the cut as a ‘Trusted Institution’? Check Canada’s updated ISP
IRCC plans on implementing a new Trusted Institution Framework to its student visa program by 2024. The Framework is set to focus on streamlining the International Student Program (ISP) by the IRCC.
September 09, 2023
BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario invited 1,103 candidates in 1st week of September 2023
Four provinces held 4 draws and invited 1,103 candidates in the first week of September 2023.
September 07, 2023
OINP, SINP, MPNP issued 881 invitations
Ontario, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan issued 881 invitations on September 07, 2023 under 5 different streams.
September 06, 2023
BC PNP draw issued 222 invitations
British Columbia invited 222 candidates under three different streams on Sep 06, 2023.
September 04, 2023
Top 10 cities in Canada ranked as the safest, as per Rentola
Ten safest cities in Canada, as per the safety score:
September 02, 2023
The IRCC website to be under Maintenance on September 6, 2023
The IRCC website is scheduled for system maintenance on the 6th of September 2023. Candidates who are due to create and submit their ITA/EE profiles are advised to do so before the 4th of September. This online service will be unavailable from 12:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Eastern time, in order to perform system maintenance.
September 01, 2023
IRCC held 4 Express Entry draws in August 2023 and issued 8,600 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The details of the Express Entry draws held in August 2023 are given below:
Draw No. |
Date | Invitations issued | Reference links |
262 | Aug 15, 2023 | 4,300 | |
261 |
Aug 03, 2023 | 1,500 | First Express Entry Trade Occupation Specific Draw issued 1500 ITAs |
260 | Aug 02, 2023 | 800 |
IRCC held a targeted Express Entry Draw and invited 800 French speakers |
259 |
Aug 01, 2023 | 2,000 |
September 01, 2023
Outlook of Canada PNP draws held in August 2023
The details of the Canada PNP draws held in August 2023 are given below:
August 2023 Canada PNP draws | ||
Province Name | Date | Invitations Issued |
Alberta Provincial Nominee Program | August 1-August 26, 2023 | 815 |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) | August 1-August 29, 2023 | 937 |
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) | August 1-August 30, 2023 | 9906 |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) | August 10-August 31, 2023 | 1526 |
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) | August 03-August 31, 2023 | 222 |
Quebec Immigration Program | August 10, 2023 | 1306 |
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) | August 16, 2023 | 642 |
Total no. of invitations issued in August 2023 | 15,354 |
August 30, 2023
Ontario invited 772 candidates on August 30, 2023
Ontario PNP draw held on 30 August 2023 issued 772 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) under the Master’s graduate stream. Candidates with a CRS score range of 44+ received the invitations.
August 29, 2023
British Columbia issues 155 ITAs via the latest BC PNP Draw
BC PNP draw held on 29 August 2023, issued 155 ITAs (Invitations to Apply) to eligible candidates with a CRS score range of 60-88. The BC PNP draws targeted Tech, Healthcare, Childcare, and other priority occupations.
August 28, 2023
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2023 | NB Virtual Recruitment Various Sectors |
International Recruitment Mission in the Healthcare Sector | |
September 12-14 | Casablanca, Morocco |
September 16-17 | Brussels, Belgium |
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September 12 & 13 | Casablanca, Morocco |
September 16 & 17 | Brussels, Belgium |
August 26, 2023
Canada PNP Draws held in the 4th week of August 2023
Alberta, BC, & Manitoba held 3 draws and invited 1256 candidates. Details of the Canada PNP draws are mentioned in the below table:
PNPs | Date | Streams | No. of candidates | Scores |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) | August 22, 2023 | EEBC stream | 230 | 60-109 |
Alberta Provincial Nominee Program | August 22, 2023 | Alberta Express Entry Stream | 403 | 303-408 |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program | August 24, 2023 | Skilled Worker in Manitoba | 623 | 612-724 |
August 25, 2023
Are you an Optometrist? Canada needs you…
For optometrists, chiropractors, and other health diagnosing and treating positions, over the period 2022 – 2031, new job openings arising from expansion demand and replacement demand are expected to total 17,900,” notes Job Bank. Currently, Canada is in dire need of 700 optometrists. The average annual salary of an Optometrist in Canada is $167,858.
An Optometrist can migrate to Canada through the following pathways:
August 24, 2023
‘Quebec Immigration numbers should be raised to 60,000,’ suggests the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal suggests that Quebec should increase its immigration target to 60,000. This is one of the six proposals put forward by the board. The other recommendations include:
August 23, 2023
Two important changes in Agri-Food Pilot Program to fulfill the workforce demands in Canada
On August 18, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced two modifications to its Agri-Food Pilot program in response to Canada’s labor requirements.
August 22, 2023
‘Canada to rank as the top destination for International Start-Up Founders,’ OECD reports
Canada was deemed by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (OECD) 2023 Migration Policy reports to be the topmost country for immigrant start-up founders.
These indicators include a multidimensional perspective which is based on the metrics of quality of opportunity, income and tax, future prospects, skills environment, family environment, inclusiveness, quality of life, and visa and admission policy.
August 21, 2023
IRCC implements easier pathway to immigration for Hong Kong residents
From August 15, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has allowed Hong Kong residents to pursue permanent residency in Canada through Stream B (Canada work experience) without requiring a post-secondary education for eligibility.
Stream A: In-Canada graduates
Stream B: Canadian work experience
August 19, 2023
Canada PNP Draws issued 7,915 invitations in 3rd week of August 2023
BC, Ontario, PEI, Quebec, and Saskatchewan held 5 draws and invited 7,915 candidates. Details of the Canada PNP draws are mentioned in the below table:
PNPs | Date | Streams | No. of candidates | Scores |
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) | August 15 & 16, 2023 |
Skilled Trades stream Foreign Worker stream Masters Graduate stream Ph.D. Graduate stream |
5450 | 23-495 |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) | Aug 15, 2023 | EEBC stream | 297 | 60-110 |
Quebec Immigration Program | Aug, 2023 | RSWP | 1384 | 591 |
Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI-PNP) | Aug 17, 2023 | Labour & Express Entry Invitations | 142 | 138 |
Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program | Aug 16, 2023 | International Skilled Worker Category | 642 | 60 |
August 18, 2023
Express Entry prioritizes 82 jobs under occupation-specific draws
To overcome severe workforce shortages across many industries, Canada’s Express Entry system targets 82 jobs in the following sectors:
August 17, 2023
Quebec invited 1384 candidates having a CRS score of 596
On August 10, 2023, Quebec held the Arrima Draw and issued 1384 ITAs for candidates with a CRS score of above 596.
August 16, 2023
Save $40,000 on your first home in Canada
The Government of Canada has announced a new tax-free first home savings account (FHSA) to help Canadians save for a down payment on their first home. The FHSA is a registered savings account which helps Canadians to contribute up to CAD 8,000 per year, with a lifetime limit of CAD 40,000.
August 15, 2023
Canada issued 4300 ITAs in the latest Express Entry Draw
On August 15, IRCC invited 4,300 candidates to apply for permanent residence (PR). This was the highest number of invitations issued in a single draw since 27th June 2023. The cut-off Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score was set to 496 for the draw.
August 12, 2023
Canada PNP Draws: BC and Manitoba invited 810 candidates in 2nd week of August 2023
BC and Manitoba held 2 draws and invited 810 candidates. Details of the Canada PNP draws are mentioned in the below table:
PNPs | Date | Streams | No. of candidates | Scores |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) | Aug 09, 2023 | EEBC stream | 195 | 60-110 |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) | Aug 10, 2023 | Skilled Worker in Manitoba | 615 | 605-708 |
Aug 09, 2023
Immigration is the key factor to meet Canada’s job market demands
Miller emphasizes that immigration is a key factor that helps Canada combat the country’s aging natural population. Hence, IRCC plans to keep immigration levels the same or continue raising them over time to meet the demands of the workforce.
Aug 08, 2023
Canada plans to launch a Recognized Employer Pilot for temporary foreign professionals
The Canadian government announced its launch of the Recognized Employer Pilot Program in September. The Recognized Employer Pilot will operate under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
Aug 05, 2023
Canada PNP Draws held in 1st week of August 2023
Alberta, BC, Ontario, and PEI held 4 draws and invited 3,984 candidates.
Canada PNP Draws: Alberta, BC, Ontario, and PEI invited 3,984 candidates in 1st week of August 2023
Aug 03, 2023
First-ever Express Entry draw for Trades Occupation
Canada holds First-Ever Targeted Category-Based Express Entry Draw for Trades Occupations. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the first-ever targeted category-based Express Entry draw for trade occupations. On 3rd August 2023, the IRCC invited 1,500 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 388.
First Express Entry Trade Occupation Specific Draw issued 1500 ITAs
Aug 02, 2023
Canada Issues 800 ITAs in #260 Express Entry draw
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited 800 French-speaking candidates in the latest Express Entry draw. The minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score requirement was 435.
IRCC held a targeted Express Entry Draw and invited 800 French speakers
August 01, 2023
Canada All Program Express Entry draw issued 2000 ITAs
In the latest Express Entry draw of 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has invited more candidates. Canada issued 2,000 invitations in an all-program Express Entry draw with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score requirement of 517.
Canada All Program Express Entry draw issued 2000 ITAs
August 01, 2023
Canada Express Entry monthly round-up: Nearly 10,000 ITAs issued in July 2023
IRCC held six Express Entry draws in July 2023 and issued 9,600 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The details of the Express Entry draws held in July 2023 were given below:
Draw no. | Date | Round type | Invitations issued | CRS score |
258 | July 12, 2023 | French language proficiency (2023-1) | 3,800 | 375 |
257 | July 11, 2023 | No Program Specified | 800 | 505 |
256 | July 7, 2023 | French language proficiency (2023-1) | 2,300 | 439 |
255 | July 6, 2023 | Healthcare occupations (2023-1) | 1,500 | 463 |
254 | July 5, 2023 | STEM occupations (2023-1) | 500 | 486 |
253 | July 4, 2023 | No Program Specified | 700 | 511 |
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August 01, 2023
Canada PNP monthly round-up: 6,472 candidates were invited in July 2023
In July 2023, seven provinces of Canada held 17 PNP draws and invited 6,472 candidates globally.
Province | No. of candidates invited |
Alberta | 304 |
BC | 746 |
Manitoba | 1744 |
Ontario | 1904 |
PEI | 106 |
Quebec | 1633 |
Saskatchewan | 35 |
July 31, 2023
Skills Immigration application fee increased to $1,475
A rise in the BC PNP Skills Immigration application fee of $1,475 will be effective from August 01, 2023.
July 27, 2023
Y-Axis extends warm wishes to Canada’s New Immigration Minister, Marc Miller
Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, announced Marc Miller as the new Canadian Immigration Minister, while Sean Fraser will now be in charge of the Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities.
July 31, 2023
Skills Immigration application fee increased to $1,475
A rise in the BC PNP Skills Immigration application fee of $1,475 will be effective from August 01, 2023.
July 26, 2023
Y-Axis extends warm welcome to Canada’s New Immigration Minister, Marc Miller
Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, announced Marc Miller as the new Canadian Immigration Minister, while Sean Fraser will now be in charge of the Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities.
July 26, 2023
Canada plans to welcome 600 new Permanent Residents under the Start-Up Visa Program
During the first five months of this year, the SUV program has seen a 4.2% increase in new permanent residents, tallying up to 250 individuals compared to 240 during the same timeframe the previous year. If the SUV continues to attract new residents at this pace, the total number of new permanent residents is projected to reach 600 by the end of 2023.
25 July 2023
Canada plans to welcome 600 new Permanent Residents under the Start-Up Visa Program
During the first five months of this year, the SUV program has seen a 4.2% increase in new permanent residents, tallying up to 250 individuals compared to 240 during the same timeframe the previous year. If the SUV continues to attract new residents at this pace, the total number of new permanent residents is projected to reach 600 by the end of 2023.
24 July 2023
IRCC processing spousal TRVs in 30 days with a 90% approval rate
IRCC plans to process time Temporary Resident Visas (TRVs) for spousal applicants within 30 days. In short, Canadians or PRs who have spouses and dependents overseas can reunite with their families sooner and begin settling in their communities.
22 July 2023
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario & PEI invited 2,226 candidates in 3rd week of July 2023
Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Ontario & PEI held 5 draws and invited 2226 candidates in the third week of July 2023.
15 July 2023
Canada PNP Draws held in 2nd week of July 2023
BC and Manitoba held 2 draws and invited 747 candidates. Details of the Canada PNP draws are mentioned in the below table:
PNPs | Date | Streams | No. of candidates | CRS scores |
British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) | July 11, 2023 | EEBC stream | 207 | 60-109 |
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (SINP) | July 13, 2023 | Skilled Worker stream | 540 | 604-774 |
12 July 2023
Canada invites 3800 candidates in the French language category based draw
Express Entry draw, held on July 12, 2023, was a French language category-based draw and invited 3,800 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 375. The highest CRS score for a French language category-based draw in 2023 was 439, held on July 7, and invited 2,300 ITAs.
11 July, 2023
5th Express Entry draw in July 2023, issued 800 ITAs
The most recent Express Entry draw held on July 11, 2023, is an all-program draw and invited 800 candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 505. The highest CRS score for an all-program draw in 2023 was 511, held on July 04 draw.
07 July, 2023
First-ever French Express Entry Draw issued 2300 ITAs
Canada held its fourth Express Entry draw in a row in July 2023! In this draw, IRCC invited 2,300 candidates with strong French-speaking abilities. Applicants having a CRS score of 439 were invited in this draw. This is the lowest CRS score recorded in 2023.
First-ever French Express Entry Draw issued 2300 ITA
06 July, 2023
Express Entry draw invited 1500 healthcare professionals with a lowest CRS score of 463
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has continued its streak of inviting Express Entry candidates, issuing 1,500 invitations to individuals eligible under the healthcare category. Candidates who received invitations had a minimum ComprehensiveRanking System (CRS) score of 463, the lowest score seen in any Express Entry draw in 2023.
Express Entry draw invited 1500 healthcare professionals with a lowest CRS score of 463
July 05, 2023
First Express Entry STEM draw invited 500 candidates with a CRS score 486
In 2023, the first Express Entry STEM draw was held on July 05, 2023, and invited 500 STEM professionals. Candidates with a 486 cut-off score received ITAs.
First Express Entry STEM draw invited 500 candidates with a CRS score 486
July 04, 2023
#253 Express Entry draw issued 700 ITAs in all program draw
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted an all-program draw, inviting 700 candidates through the Express Entry system. Candidates must meet a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 511 to be eligible for an invitation.
July 03, 2023
From August 10, ‘Canada SDS does not require 6.0 bands in individual sections’ by IRCC
The IRCC announced new changes to the IELTS, starting from August 10, 2023. Changes have been made for IELTS- Test-takers who are applying for work permits via the SDS program. Candidates can now score a minimum of overall 6.0 band score in IELTS without the requirement of 6.0 in individual sections of IELTS.
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From August 10, ‘Canada SDS does not require 6.0 bands in individual sections’ by IRCC
July 01, 2023
Canada PNP Round-Up, June 2023
In June 2023, 7 provinces of Canada held 20 PNP draws and invited 7,904 candidates globally. Here is the list of provinces that held PNP draws in June 2023.
Canada PNP Immigration results for June 2023, issued 7,904 invitations
July 01, 2023
Highlights: Express Entry Round-up, June 2023
IRCC held three Express Entry draws in June 2023 and issued 9,600 Invitations to Apply (ITAs). The details of the Express Entry draws held in June were given below:
Draw no. | Date | Draw | ITAs | CRS score |
#252 | June 28, 2023 | Healthcare occupations (2023-1) | 500 | 476 |
#251 | June 27, 2023 | All program | 4300 | 486 |
#250 | June 8, 2023 | All program | 4800 | 488 |
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The minimum IELTS bands required to apply for Canada PR depend on your chosen pathway. A detailed description is given in the list below:
If you are between 18 and 35, you score maximum points for the age factor in the Canada points grid. Although, you are eligible to apply for Canada PR up to the age of 45 years. But as per the recent news, IRCC might remove the age factor from the points calculator, as Canada is looking for different ways to welcome people and fill the 1 million job vacancies.
The proof of funds required to get Canada PR is given below as per the number of family members.
Number of family members | Funds required |
1 | CAD 13,757 |
2 | CAD 17,127 |
3 | CAD 21,055 |
4 | CAD 25,564 |
5 | CAD 28,994 |
6 | CAD 32,700 |
7 | CAD 36,407 |
If more than 7, for each additional member | CAD 3,706 |
The total cost for a Canada PR visa from India is 2,500 CAD, i.e., INR 150,000 (approx) for a single applicant. This cost varies based on the number of applicants. It is the sum of your application fees for you and your spouse and dependents, fees for medical examination, English language test, ECA fees, PCC fees, etc.
Category |
Single |
Couple with NO kids |
Couple with ONE kid |
Application Processing Fee |
850 CAD |
1,700 CAD |
1,930 CAD |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee |
515 CAD |
1,030 CAD |
1,030 CAD |
Educational Credential Assessment |
300 CAD |
600 CAD |
600 CAD |
Language test |
300 CAD |
600 CAD |
600 CAD |
Medical exam |
200 CAD |
400 CAD |
600 CAD |
Other expenses |
175 CAD |
350 CAD |
525 CAD |
Total |
2,340 CAD |
4,680 CAD |
5,285 CAD |
Yes, Indians can get PR in Canada. 118,095 Indians got Canadian PR in 2022. In the past three years, more than 100,000 Indians got Canada PR. You can even get a PR visa without a job offer in Canada. You must meet a minimum of 67/100 in the Canadian grid points calculator.
Canada PR visa is valid for 5 years. A Canada Permanent Resident can live, work and study at any location in the country for 5 years. Based on their eligibility, they can apply for Canada Citizenship after living in Canada for 4 years.
You can get PR in Canada if you meet all the eligibility, requirements and follow the below steps while applying for the Canada PR Visa through Express Entry and PNP:
Step 1: Create your Express Entry profile.
Step 2: Get your ECA report
Step 3: Complete your Language tests – CELPIP/IELTS/PTE/French
Step 4: Calculate your CRS scores
Step 5: Enter the Express entry pool
Step 6: Receive ITA
Step 7: Submit PR visa requirements
Step 8: Fly to Canada on a PR visa
If you are an overseas skilled worker, you must opt for the FSW – Federal Skilled Worker stream to apply for Canada PR. You must score at least 67 points for the FSW stream. This is based on your French/English language proficiency, work experience, education, and age for creating a profile. You will enter the pool of candidates in the Express Entry system if selected.
Canada has 3 economic immigration programs under Express Entry. These are the pathways for skilled overseas workers to obtain the Canada PR. The IELTS bands required for applying for Canada PR through the 3 economic immigration programs are:
The language test results must be better than or on par with CLB 7 (Canadian Language Benchmark) to apply through this program. CLB 7 corresponds to IELTS bands score of 6 for Speaking, Writing, Reading, and Listening.
The minimum IELTS bands requirement for applying through this program is bands score of 6 if the occupation is in NOC A or 0. It is possible to apply with IELTS bands score of 5 for Speaking, Writing, Listening and 4 Reading if the occupation is in NOC B skill level.
The language test results must be on par with CLB 4 (Canadian Language Benchmark) to apply through this program. CLB 4 corresponds to IELTS bands score of 4 for Speaking, Writing, 4.5 in Listening and 3.5 in Reading.
Nevertheless, the better your test results, the more the number of points you can score. This will also enhance your chances of immigrating through Canada PR Visa.
The process to obtain the Canada PR Visa can be initiated individually by the interested applicants. However, given the elaborate documentation and process compliance required, it is highly advisable that you avail services of reputed Immigration and Visa Consultants to initiate the process.
At the basic level, the application for Canada PR Visa requires the applicant to:
Apart from this, the following may or may not be needed based on the category and nature of your application:
This is a Multiple-entry long-term Canada Visa for grandparents and parents of a Canadian citizen or PR Visa holder. The PGP Super Visa is a provisional Resident Permit. It permits grandparents and parents to remain in Canada for a maximum of 2 years per visit. The validity of this Visa is a maximum of 10 years.
A normal Multiple-entry Visa also has a maximum validity of 10 years. But it permits a stay of only 180 days per visit.
No, a citizen of Canada cannot sponsor an individual who is not a member of the family. This is if the individual is not a relative or member of the family class.
Canada PR visa is valid for five years
PR visa holders should be aware of the expiration date of their PR visa.
They will have to submit their renewal application six months before their PR visa expires.
Express Entry Draws in 2021 – as on September 30, 2021 Total IRCC draws in 2021 so far: 36 Total ITAs in 2021 so far: 109,696 [Note. PNP nomination = 600 CRS points] |
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Sl. No. |
Draw No. |
Invited |
Date of Draw |
Time of Draw |
CRS cut-off |
ITAs issued |
Tie-breaking rule applied |
1 |
#171 |
PNP |
January 6, 2021 |
14:39:02 UTC |
CRS 813 |
250 |
November 2, 2020 at 11:11:52 UTC |
2 |
#172 |
CEC |
January 7, 2021 |
14:15:32 UTC |
CRS 461 |
4,750 |
September 12, 2020 at 20:46:32 UTC |
3 |
#173 |
PNP |
January 20, 2021 |
14:13:12 UTC |
CRS 741 |
374 |
September 5, 2020 at 19:39:04 UTC |
4 |
#174 |
CEC |
January 21, 2021 |
14:22:20 UTC |
CRS 454 |
4,626 |
July 23, 2020 at 17:32:00 UTC |
5 |
#175 |
PNP |
February 10, 2021 |
14:31:18 UTC |
CRS 720 |
654 |
August 14, 2020 at 06:51:00 UTC |
6 |
#176 |
CEC |
February 13, 2021 |
11:56:56 UTC |
CRS 75 |
27,332 |
September 12, 2020 at 15:31:40 UTC |
7 |
#177 |
PNP |
March 08, 2021 |
13:53:21 UTC |
CRS 739 |
671 |
February 16, 2021 at 19:10:25 UTC |
8 |
#178 |
PNP |
March 17, 2021 |
11:49:48 UTC |
CRS 682 |
183 |
March 04, 2021 at 16:56:20 UTC |
9 |
#179 |
CEC |
March 18, 2021 |
11:30:56 UTC |
CRS 449 |
5,000 |
February 19, 2021 at 15:59:57 UTC |
10 |
#180 |
PNP |
March 31, 2021 |
11:21:22 UTC |
CRS 778 |
284 |
March 16, 2021 at 16:09:32 UTC |
11 |
#181 |
CEC |
April 1, 2021 |
11:04:53 UTC |
CRS 432 |
5,000 |
February 16, 2021 at 09:51:22 UTC |
12 |
#182 |
PNP |
April 14, 2021 |
11:01:51 UTC |
CRS 753 |
266 |
March 01, 2021 at 15:22:18 UTC |
13 |
#183 |
CEC |
April 16, 2021 |
21:35:52 UTC |
CRS 417 |
6,000 |
March 01, 2021 at 19:53:46 UTC |
14 |
#184 |
PNP |
April 28, 2021 |
11:00:02 UTC |
CRS 717 |
381 |
March 16, 2021 at 21:20:50 UTC |
15 |
#185 |
CEC |
April 29, 2021 |
10:34:05 UTC |
CRS 400 |
6,000 |
April 24, 2021 at 15:24:49 UTC |
16 |
#186 |
PNP |
May 12, 2021 |
10:28:53 UTC |
CRS 752 |
557 |
April 29, 2021 at 10:18:12 UTC |
17 |
#187 |
CEC |
May 13, 2021 |
16:50:04 UTC |
CRS 401 |
4,147 |
April 29, 2021 at 11:48:14 UTC |
18 |
#188 |
CEC |
May 20, 2021 |
10:10:54 UTC |
CRS 397 |
1,842 |
April 24, 2021 at 12:09:24 UTC |
19 |
#189 |
PNP |
May 26, 2021 |
10:41:44 UTC |
CRS 731 |
500 |
April 06, 2021 at 09:50:14 UTC |
20 |
#190 |
CEC |
May 31, 2021 |
13:19:23 UTC |
CRS 380 |
5,956 |
May 31, 2021 at 13:19:23 UTC |
21 |
#191 |
PNP |
June 9, 2021 |
13:16:30 UTC |
CRS 711 |
940 |
February 16, 2021 at 09:06:30 UTC |
22 |
#192 |
CEC |
June 10, 2021 |
05:45:14 UTC |
CRS 368 |
6,000 |
April 28, 2021 at 05:45:14 UTC |
23 |
#193 |
PNP |
June 23, 2021 |
15:41:38 UTC |
CRS 742 |
1,002 |
February 18, 2021 at 04:04:56 UTC |
24 |
#194 |
CEC |
June 24, 2021 |
14:39:59 UTC |
CRS 357 |
6,000 |
February 17, 2021 at 10:15:50 UTC |
25 |
#195 |
PNP |
July 7, 2021 |
13:17:37 UTC |
CRS 760 |
627 |
June 14, 2021 at 07:44:05 UTC |
26 |
#196 |
CEC |
July 8, 2021 |
14:02:45 UTC |
CRS 369 |
4,500 |
June 10, 2021 at 22:46:37 UTC |
27 |
#197 |
PNP |
July 21, 2021 |
13:01:45 UTC |
CRS 734 |
462 |
April 11, 2021 at 10:56:32 UTC |
28 |
#198 |
CEC |
July 22, 2021 |
14:02:32 UTC |
CRS 357 |
4,500 |
February 14, 2021 at 09:04:15 UTC |
29 |
#199 |
PNP |
August 4, 2021 |
13:33:36 UTC |
CRS 760 |
512 |
March 5, 2021 at 22:38:31 UTC |
30 |
#200 |
CEC |
August 5, 2021 |
13:11:37 UTC |
CRS 404 |
3,000 |
August 3, 2021 at 05:39:26 UTC |
31 |
#201 |
PNP |
August 18, 2021 |
14:10:39 UTC |
CRS 751 |
463 |
April 13, 2021 at 16:29:29 UTC |
32 |
#202 |
CEC |
August 19, 2021 |
13:25:22 UTC |
CRS 403 |
3,000 |
August 01, 2021 at 10:13:57 UTC |
33 |
#203 |
PNP |
September 1, 2021 |
13:34:47 UTC |
CRS 764 |
635 |
April 12, 2021 at 12:21:45 UTC |
34 |
#204 |
CEC |
September 14, 2021 |
13:06:02 UTC |
CRS 462 |
2,000 |
September 11, 2021 at 10:55:43 UTC |
35 |
#205 |
PNP |
September 15, 2021 |
14:59:17 UTC |
CRS 732 |
521 |
February 24, 2021 at 10:46:54 UTC |
36 |
#206 |
PNP |
September 29, 2021 |
13:17:49 UTC |
CRS 742 |
761 |
July 29, 2021 at 09:45:29 UTC |
Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) are a key part of Canada’s immigration policy, with more than 200,000 people expected to obtain Canadian permanent residence through a Provincial Nominee Program between 2020 and 2022.
Provincial Nominee Programs are the fastest-growing economic Canadian immigration pathway. Over recent years, the federal government has gradually increased provinces’ annual allocations for their respective PNPs, showing the increasing importance of these programs within the overall Canadian immigration landscape.
October 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date of Draw |
Province |
Invitations Issued |
October 27, 2021 |
Ontario |
1,408 |
October 26, 2021 |
British Columbia |
358 |
October 21, 2021 |
Manitoba |
459 |
October 21, 2021 |
Prince Edward Island |
204 |
October 20, 2021 |
Ontario |
546 |
October 19, 2021 |
British Columbia |
85 |
October 12, 2021 |
Alberta |
293 |
October 12, 2021 |
British Columbia |
641 |
October 7, 2021 |
Manitoba |
426 |
October 7, 2021 |
Ontario |
162 |
October 6, 2021 |
Ontario |
486 |
October 5, 2021 |
British Columbia |
108 |
September 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date of Draw |
Province |
Invitations Issued |
September 28, 2021 |
British Columbia |
422 |
September 27, 2021 |
Saskatchewan |
391 |
September 23, 2021 |
Manitoba |
650 |
September 22, 2021 |
Ontario |
72 |
September 21, 2021 |
Alberta |
450 |
September 21, 2021 |
British Columbia |
74 |
September 21, 2021 |
Ontario |
995 |
September 16, 2021 |
Prince Edward Island |
143 |
September 14, 2021 |
Alberta |
385 |
September 14, 2021 |
British Columbia |
464 |
September 14, 2021 |
Ontario |
691 |
September 8, 2021 |
Saskatchewan |
528 |
September 7, 2021 |
Alberta |
500 |
September 7, 2021 |
British Columbia |
34 |
September 2, 2021 |
Manitoba |
602 |
August 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date of Draw | Province | Invitations Issued |
August 26, 2021 | Ontario | 20 |
August 25, 2021 | Ontario | 326 |
August 24, 2021 | British Columbia | 74 |
August 19, 2021 | Prince Edward Island | 161 |
August 19, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 496 |
August 18, 2021 | Ontario | 479 |
August 17, 2021 | British Columbia | 427 |
August 12, 2021 | Manitoba | 275 |
August 11, 2021 | Ontario | 48 |
August 10, 2021 | Alberta | 396 |
August 10, 2021 | British Columbia | 51 |
August 6, 2021 | Ontario | 2 |
August 5, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 452 |
August 3, 2021 | British Columbia | 374 |
July 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date of Draw | Province | Invitations Issued |
July 29, 2021 | Manitoba | 375 |
July 27, 2021 | Alberta | 148 |
July 27, 2021 | British Columbia | 59 |
July 27, 2021 | Ontario | 1,031 |
July 27, 2021 | Manitoba | 1,140 |
July 21, 2021 | Ontario | 115 |
July 21, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 280 |
July 20, 2021 | British Columbia | 383 |
July 15, 2021 | Ontario | 55 |
July 15, 2021 | Prince Edward Island [PEI] | 127 |
July 14, 2021 | Alberta | 181 |
July 13, 2021 | British Columbia | 56 |
July 13, 2021 | Ontario | 1,685 |
July 9, 2021 | Manitoba | 277 |
July 8, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 295 |
July 7, 2021 | Ontario | 21 |
July 6, 2021 | British Columbia | 387 |
June 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date of Draw | Province | Invitations Issued |
June 23, 2021 | Ontario | 583 |
June 22, 2021 | Alberta | 184 |
June 22, 2021 | British Columbia | 395 |
June 17, 2021 | Manitoba | 141 |
June 17, 2021 | Prince Edward Island | 113 |
June 17, 2021 | Quebec | 69 |
June 16, 2021 | Ontario | 940 |
June 15, 2021 | British Columbia | 72 |
June 15, 2021 | Saskatchewan | 255 |
June 8, 2021 | British Columbia | 373 |
June 7, 2021 | Manitoba | 142 |
June 5, 2021 | Alberta | 191 |
June 1, 2021 | British Columbia | 68 |
June 1, 2021 | Ontario | 986 |
April 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date of Draw |
Province |
Invitations Issued |
April 27, 2021 |
British Columbia |
362 |
April 26, 2021 |
Manitoba |
367 |
April 22, 2021 |
Saskatchewan |
269 |
April 20, 2021 |
British Columbia |
90 |
April 20, 2021 |
Alberta |
200 |
April 19, 2021 |
Manitoba |
399 |
April 15, 2021 |
Prince Edward Island |
156 |
April 13, 2021 |
British Columbia |
452 |
April 13, 2021 |
Ontario |
528 |
April 8, 2021 |
Manitoba |
243 |
April 8, 2021 |
Saskatchewan |
279 |
April 6, 2021 |
British Columbia |
80 |
April 6, 2021 |
Alberta |
200 |
March 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date of Draw |
Province |
Invitations Issued |
March 30, 2021 |
British Columbia |
374 |
March 26, 2021 |
Alberta |
300 |
March 25, 2021 |
Manitoba |
335 |
March 24, 2021 |
Saskatchewan |
418 |
March 18, 2021 |
Prince Edward Island [PEI] |
150 |
March 11, 2021 |
Manitoba |
299 |
March 11, 2021 |
Saskatchewan |
248 |
March 16, 2021 |
British Columbia |
428 |
March 3, 2021 |
Ontario |
126 |
March 3, 2021 |
Alberta |
200 |
March 2, 2021 |
British Columbia |
418 |
March 2, 2021 |
Ontario |
754 |
February 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date | Province | Update |
18-Feb-21 | Prince Edward Island | 121 |
16-Feb-21 | British Columbia | 494 |
16-Feb-21 | Ontario | 1,186 |
12-Feb-21 | Manitoba | 296 |
11-Feb-21 | Saskatchewan | 541 |
10-Feb-21 | Alberta | 200 |
9-Feb-21 | British Columbia | 74 |
2-Feb-21 | Ontario | 283 |
2-Feb-21 | British Columbia | 216 |
January 2021 updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date | Province | Update |
21-Jan-21 | Saskatchewan | 502 |
19-Jan-21 | British Columbia | 195 |
19-Jan-21 | Alberta | 50 |
14-Jan-21 | Manitoba | 272 |
13-Jan-21 | Ontario | 146 |
12-Jan-21 | British Columbia | 80 |
07-Jan-21 | Saskatchewan | 385 |
05-Jan-21 | British Columbia | 168 |
December updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date | Province | Update |
30-Dec-20 | Manitoba PNP | 188 candidates invited |
29-Dec-20 | British Columbia | 58 candidates invited |
22-Dec-20 | British Columbia | 230 candidates invited |
22-Dec-20 | Quebec | 233 candidates invited |
17-Dec-20 | Saskatchewan | 576 candidates invited |
17-Dec-20 | PEI PNP | 195 candidates invited |
17-Dec-20 | Manitoba | 419 candidates invited |
15-Dec-20 | British Columbia | 92 candidates invited |
15-Dec-20 | Ontario | 668 candidates invited |
08-Dec-20 | British Columbia | 256 candidates invited |
01-Dec-20 | Saskatchewan | 564 candidates invited |
01-Dec-20 | British Columbia | 68 candidates invited |
01-Dec-20 | Nova Scotia | Valid job offer |
November updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date | Province | Update |
24-Nov-20 | British Columbia | 360 Candidates Invited |
19-Nov-20 | Saskatchewan | 214 Candidates Invited |
19-Nov-20 | Manitoba | 196 Candidates Invited |
19-Nov-20 | PEI | 214 Candidates Invited |
12-Nov-20 | Ontario | 443 Candidates Invited |
10-Nov-20 | British Columbia | 356 Candidates Invited |
05-Nov-20 | Manitoba | 205 Candidates Invited |
04-Nov-20 | Ontario | 516 Candidates Invited |
03-Nov-20 | British Columbia | 76 Candidates Invited |
03-Nov-20 | Saskatchewan | 272 Candidates Invited |
October updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date | Province | Update |
27-Oct-20 | Saskatchewan | 618 Invitations |
27-Oct-20 | British Columbia | Invited 354 Candidates |
27-Oct-20 | Alberta | Launched A New Pnp Stream |
26-Oct-20 | Ontario | 21 Invitations |
22-Oct-20 | Nova Scotia | Apply Through The Labor Market Priorities Stream. |
22-Oct-20 | Manitoba | Invited 206 Candidates |
21-Oct-20 | Ontario | Opened The Employer Job Offer |
20-Oct-20 | British Columbia | Invited 80 Candidates |
20-Oct-20 | Ontario | Accepting Applications To The Employer Job Offer |
15-Oct-20 | PEI | Invited 184 Candidates |
15-Oct-20 | Ontario | Invited 772 Candidates |
13-Oct-20 | British Columbia | Invited 417 Candidates |
8-Oct-20 | Manitoba | Invited 192 Candidates |
6-Oct-20 | British Columbia | Invited 72 Candidates |
1-Oct-20 | Quebec | Invited 365 |
August updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date | Province | Update |
25-Aug-20 | PEI | Invited 293 candidates |
25-Aug-20 | British Columbia | invited 72 candidates |
19-Aug-20 | Ontario | Opened the Employer Job Offer |
18-Aug-20 | British Columbia | Invited 302 candidates |
14-Aug-20 | Saskatchewan | Invited 533 candidates |
13-Aug-20 | Manitoba | Invited 199 candidates |
11-Aug-20 | British Columbia | Invited 52 candidates |
07-Aug-20 | British Columbia | Invited 437 candidates |
07-Aug-20 | British Columbia | Increased application fees |
July updates of Canada’s PNP program
Date | Province | Update |
30-Jul-20 | Manitoba | Invited 199 candidates |
29-Jul-20 | Saskatchewan | Issued 502 invitations |
29-Jul-20 | Ontario | Issued 1,288 Notifications |
28-Jul-20 | British Columbia | Invited 34 candidates |
21-Jul-20 | British Columbia | Invited 62 candidates |
21-Jul-20 | Ontario | Opened and then closed the Employer Job Offer |
20-Jul-20 | Ontario | Announced Employer Job Offer |
16-Jul-20 | PEI | 195 invitations were issued |
16-Jul-20 | Manitoba | Invited 174 candidates |
15-Jul-20 | Quebec | Invited 7 candidates |
*Please note that Quebec does not operate a Provincial Nominee Program, but instead manages its own provincial immigration program.
An Educational Credential Assessment [ECA] will be required as verification that an individual’s foreign degree or diploma etc. is valid and equivalent to Canadian credentials.
Generally, to migrate overseas to Canada from India, you will be required to get an “ECA for immigration purposes”.
Your ECA Report, as well as the reference number for the same, will have to be included in your IRCC Express Entry profile.
An educational credential assessment [ECA] report will have to be secured from an organization or professional body specifically designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC].
IRCC designated organizations that can issue an ECA Report –
Professionals, such as physicians and pharmacists, will have to get an ECA from the relevant body.
Physicians (NOC 3111 or NOC 3112, as per the National Occupational Classification matrix) will have to get their ECA Report form the Medical Council of Canada, the professional body for doctors.
Pharmacists (NOC 3131) that require a license to practice in Canada, must approach the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada, the professional body for pharmacists.
Yes, WES can evaluate research-based programs. You will be required to send in a degree certificate by postal mail.
Additionally, you will be required to have your school sent the Confirmation of Degree Conferral form directly – in a sealed and stamped envelope – to WES.
While WES accepts academic documents sent by Docs wallet, such documents are only accepted from selected institutions.
Do check directly with WES if they are accepting academic documents from Docs wallet for a particular institution.
Usually, the year of award given on your WES evaluation report refers to the year that you passed the final degree examination.
Bachelor’s degree documents must be submitted if the Master’s degree had been obtained from an Indian institution. WES cannot complete an evaluation of the Master’s degree without the Bachelor’s degree.
However, certain exceptions apply. There is no need to send Bachelor’s degree documents to WES if the Master’s degree is any of the following –
The Bachelor’s degree will not have to be sent to WES for an ECA Report in situations wherein the Master’s degree was obtained outside of India.
WES only accepts documents that are in a sealed envelope – with the seal/stamp of the institution on the back flap – and mailed directly by the educational institution, university or autonomous college themselves.
WES will not accept documents sent in either by the candidate or through a third-party.
Do note that electronic submission of documents is being accepted by WES from an increasing number of institutions.
WES sends documents for secondary verification to the appropriate designated official at each of the educational institutions.
Generally, the intervention of the candidate is not required in this transaction.
In case WES evaluators determine that a verification is required for proceeding with a report, they will be sending emails and posting letters to the appropriate institutions.
If the WES evaluators don’t receive a response after 7 business weeks, they will then follow up with the concerned institution.
You will have to log in to your WES account and order an additional copy — for either Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada [IRCC] or any of the programs that come under the Provincial Nominee Program [PNP].
About 35 business days.
That is, after WES has received, reviewed, accepted all documents, along with having received the payment in full.
Depends on when you completed your studies.
WES evaluates study completed at the Sikkim Manipal University from 2016 onwards.
Studies completed at the Sikkim Manipal University prior to 2016 are not evaluated by WES.
As of April 30, 2020, WES requires that applicants submit Gujarat Technological University documents electronically.
To send your documents to WES, you will be required to create an account using your student enrollment number on GTU’s site.
The amount of money required to relocate to Canada is based by the size of your family and the immigration program you select. It also includes costs for settlement, processing fees, document translation, and other expenses.
Even before deciding on an immigration program through which you intend to immigrate to Canada, you need budget for certain costs, such as language competency tests, educational assessments, and medical exams.
The CELPIP General Test costs CAD $ 280 in Canada, including taxes. With taxes, the IELTS General Test costs CAD$ 300. The availability and costs vary depending on the country.
Your diplomas may also need to be authenticated by a government-approved institution in Canada. One of them is World Education Services (WES). A diploma validation costs around CAD 220, with an additional CAD$ 100 for each subsequent unit. The price includes basic delivery and taxes.
This procedure is required not only for Express Entry and PNPs, but also for temporary residency applications (like study or work visas). Only doctors who have been approved by the Canadian government can do these.
The cost is determined by the doctor, city, and nation, as well as the required exams, which often include a chest X-ray, blood test, and urine test.
The candidate must supply the papers and paperwork that attests to the accuracy of the information supplied on the profile after submitting it and receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Translations range in price from CAD 350 to CAD 450.
Creating an Express Entry profile is free, but you must pay when you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA). The fees for the principal applicant and his or her spouse are the same, however there is a separate fee for each dependent kid. Children, on the other hand, are not need to pay the fee for the right to remain in the country permanently.
Type of applicant |
Fees in CAD |
Principal applicant |
$825 |
Spouses or common-law partners |
$825 |
Dependent children |
$225 |
Right of permanent resident fee |
$500 |
The application or processing fees are set by each province and territory. They are in addition to the federal immigration fees that successful province nominees must pay to apply for a permanent resident visa in Canada. PNP application fees, on the other hand, are set for the entire family.
India received highest number of PRs in 2021, next China and the third is Philippines. The top ten list of countries which received highest number of Canada PRs are given in the list below:
By ‘misrepresentation’ is implied a false statement of fact – either deliberately or unknowingly – made by an individual that might affect the decision of the other. According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), misrepresentation will be considered a serious crime and involves lying, or sending “false information or documents” to the federal government of Canada.
IRCC takes serious action on lying to an IRCC officer regarding the visa information provided. Because of misrepresentation, it might
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Many people set their sights on relocating to Canada each year, and for good reason. There are a number of ways to obtain Canada PR, and the process can vary depending on your situation. A few key steps that can take to increase your chances of success in obtaining Canada PR. First, it is important to ensure that you have all the necessary documentation in order which includes things like your birth certificate, passport, and any other financial or medical records that may be required. And then you will need to complete an application form which can be obtained from the Canadian government website. And the process usually takes between one and two years. The most common way to apply is through the Express Entry system, which uses a points-based system to assess your eligibility. You can also apply through Provincial Nominee Programs, or by investing in a Canadian company. If you have family members who are already Canadian citizens or permanent residents, that may also be a route to take.
The TEF test is a mandatory language proficiency test for anyone applying for permanent residence in Canada. The Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) is used to assess the level of proficiency in French of people whose mother tongue is not French and who are not already proficient in this language.
The test must be taken at an authorized testing center or at home, and the results must be submitted along with your application. There are three components to the TEF: listening, reading, and writing. Each component is worth up to 30 points, for a total possible score of 90 points. A minimum score of 60 points is required to pass the test.
A permanent resident will be granted with the right to live in Canada indefinitely. It includes right to study and work in Canada for most employers or for yourself. PR can also funded healthcare and education, among other privileges. Whereas Canadian citizen have all rights given by the government of Canada.
Yes, Canada offers PR without a job offer. You can apply it through Federal Express Entry System of Immigration and submit EOI (Expression of Interest).
Canada PR gives you permission to live, work and study in the country indefinitely for a specified period. But they cannot get the Canadian passport with Canada PR.
Canada PR takes 56 days to process in 2022. Whereas renewing or replacing an old PR card takes 136 days to process.
No surprise! Canada is the most beautiful country that supports its immigrants with Canada PR. Among all the provinces in Canada, Nova Scotia gives PR quickly. Most immigrants choose the maritime province of Canada for plenty of reasons. It is known as one of the best provinces in Canada and the best one in the country’s Atlantic region.
Get Canada Permanent Resident Visa from India in 2022 within 6-8 months. The processing times in India are usually 6 – 8 months after receiving ITA (Invitation to Apply). But you need to make a note that the PR application process can be ascertained. The time to receive an ITA is unpredictable.